Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Indianapolis

Indy Transit Leaping Ahead With New Bus Line

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 12, 2019 | 3 Comments

A major leap forward for transit in Indianapolis and the city is celebrating.

Transit helps cities grow. Photo: TransitCenter

Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit

By Aaron Short | May 21, 2019

City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.

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Talking Headways Podcast: Bus Lanes at the Crossroads of America

By Jeff Wood | Feb 7, 2019 | 1 Comment

Let's talk bus rapid transit!

A rendering of Indianapolis' under-construction Red Line Bus Rapid Transit project. Image: Indygo

Indianapolis’s Transit Investment is Starting to Pay Off

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 12, 2018 | 9 Comments

More service = more riders. The patterns holds true in Indy, which is ramping up transit service.

Indiana DOT wants to widen a highway through historic Indianapolis neighborhoods near downtown. Locals are fighting back. Image: Urban Indy

Indiana DOT Wants to Double Down on 1960s-Era Urban Highway

By Angie Schmitt | Jan 30, 2018 | 19 Comments

The bad old days -- when we torn down urban neighborhoods to build highways -- aren't really behind us.

This used to be an un-protected, painted bike lane. Photo:

Indianapolis Upgrades Painted Bike Lanes By Adding Proper Protection

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 12, 2017 | 8 Comments

Sometimes, when a city builds a really good bike lane - especially an American city - you have to sit back and appreciate it.

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